60M views · 49K reactions | Under the cover of murky water — this Alligator Snapping Turtle's tongue masquerades as a worm, luring its prey into striking distance.  #WildlifeWednesday  | Science Channel | Facebook

3.5K reactions · 359 shares | Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park | Facebook

9.7K views · 375 reactions | Alligator Snapping Turtles are naturally lazy! They have a pink extension on their tongue that acts as a fishing lure. This way, they can remain completely still and have their fish dinner come right to their mouth. We encourage some exercise with our female turtle and Louise was eager to swim over to retrieve a tasty fish this morning. #WorldTurtleDay | ZooAmerica | Facebook

13K views · 176 reactions | Just a little reminder to take a breather today!  We caught our resident Alligator snapping turtle surfacing for some air.  Though these massive reptiles can breathe in many ways, they use their lungs to stay submerged for 40 to 50 minutes before coming up for a breath. #tennesseeaquarium #chattanooga #alligatorsnappingturtle #turtlesfacts #snappingturtle | Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook